Bilingual Senior Group Underwriter (REMOTE)

Medavie

5d • Remote

About The Position

As a national health solutions partner, Medavie puts people first in everything they do. This begins with their team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year. Medavie's mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest. They celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills their employees contribute. They go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential. As a Senior Group Underwriter, you will work within a team of skilled and energetic employees, collaborating with the Group Insurance Pricing team to ensure that Medavie Blue Cross achieves its financial objectives for group health, life, and disability insurance sectors.

Requirements

• A post-secondary degree in business administration, mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, or finance
• 5-10 years experience in group insurance pricing
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Excellent reasoning, judgment, and decision-making abilities
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to work in a constantly changing environment with multiple tasks and priorities
• Excellent negotiation skills and a passion for teamwork
• Proficiency in English and French is required to perform the duties of this position, as it involves daily collaboration with teams and partners outside of Quebec who primarily communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Establish pricing during the request-for-proposal process
• Establish renewal pricing
• Establish pricing for benefit modifications
• Draft financial agreements and prepare related financial reports
• Negotiate files with group insurance advisors
• When required, meet with market intermediaries or clients alongside the group insurance advisor to explain and negotiate files
• Participate in the ongoing training of junior and intermediate underwriters
• Provide technical support to other departments of the company
• Perform any other related tasks or general duties required by the role

Benefits

• A health and dental care plan that is 100% employer‑paid from the first day
• A performance bonus program
• Work–life balance that includes flexible schedules and the possibility of working from home
• An environment focused on employee well‑being, with health assessment tools and funding for sports and wellness‑related activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree